Dave Black, baseball player, 1914-1923

Dave Black

Born: 11/8/1893 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 6/17/1959 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-05-02 | Final Game: 1923-05-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: David Black

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Biography

Dave Black was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1893, who played from 1914 until his retirement in 1923. He made his mark in the game during the early 20th century, a period characterized by a transition in baseball's playing style and strategies. Black compiled a career record of 8-10, showcasing his role as a reliable arm on the mound despite not achieving a winning record. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.18, indicating he was capable of keeping his team's chances alive through solid pitching performances. Over the course of his career, Black recorded 72 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's defensive efforts. While he did not register any saves, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant in an era that valued pitchers who could consistently work deep into games. Black's legacy is one of perseverance and skill, reflecting the challenges and dynamics of early 20th-century baseball, and he remains a notable figure in the history of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 10 43 15 4 0 0 181.3 166 64 6 52 72 3.18 0

Career ERA 3.18 vs. league average 3.24 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1914 CHF FL 1 0 8 1 1 0 0 25.0 28 17 4 19 6.12 2.93 (-109%) 620.0
1915 CHF FL 6 7 25 10 2 0 0 121.3 104 33 33 43 2.45 2.90 (+15%) -304.9
1915 BLF FL 1 3 8 4 1 0 0 34.0 32 14 15 10 3.71 2.90 (-28%) -1025.9
1923 BOS AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 0 0 0 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
44 56 5 9 0 0 0 2 0 4 11 0.161 0.217 0.161 0.377 0.0

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career OBP .217 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.

Career SLG .161 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 54.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.377 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 44.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1914 CHF FL 9 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1915 CHF FL 25 37 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 9 0.108 — — — — 0.0
1915 BLF FL 8 12 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1923 BOS AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 43 0 5 64 0 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 CHF P 8 0 0 7 0 0
1915 CHF P 25 0 4 45 0 1
1915 BLF P 8 0 1 12 0 3
1923 BOS P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 43